Eric traveled 6 miles in 15 minutes. Find the rate of speed.
Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given:
Distance: 6 miles
Time: 15 minutes
Determine the rate of speed.
Formula for velocity.
v = d/t
v= velocity/rate of speed
d = distance
t = time
Solution:
Substitute the given values to the formula for velocity.
v = d/t
v = 6 miles/15 minutes
v= 0.4 mil/mi
Final answer:
v= 0.4 mil/mi